3 Ninjas
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Movie Reviews of 3 Ninjas
Movie Review: Very pleased.
Summary: 5 Stars
I am happy with our purchase and more happy with the price of it. Thanks!Movie Review: Pro Ninjas
Summary: 4 Stars
The storyline involves a father working for the FBI and spending most of his time trying to catch one particular weapons selling crime boss. His three sons have just spent the summer with their grandfather that is a ninja master. The grandfather is training them in the ways of a ninja. When the criminal visits the boys grandfather you realize he was a former student to their grandfather. Later he tries to kidnap the boys. The first attempt is a laugh riot since the three inept young men sent to do the job are gnarly dudes without a clue. Later the crime boss is successful at apprehending them and it falls upon their grandfather to rescue them.
Most of what the three ninjas are taught is plausible, but I have to admit I was a little disturbed by all the "hiya's" as they did their martial art moves. Having received some karate lessons, watched numerous martial arts movies including my heroes Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, and Jet Li, and attended judo and karate tournaments, I found that odd. I am by no means saying I am an expert, but I have never heard instructors or students saying "hiya". Don't get me wrong, I love the movie, I just found that a little out of character for a ninja that is typically as stealthy as a cat and aren't prone to yelling "hiya" to alert you of their attack. I'm not just talking about the kids, the adults did it in this movie too.
The movie probably was geared most towards kids, but the whole family should enjoy it. It has elements of movies like "The Karate Kid" and "Home Alone". A good deal of fighting sequences that are choreographed with great skill. The choreography and the editing are to be commended for making the film a class above many of the same type karate genre. Good acting, directing, music, and sets make it a very good quality movie. I don't think this film had a large budget, but they made excellent use of what they had. This rates high on my list of enjoyable kids movies. It just goes to show you don't need killing, sex, murder, and cursing to make a great movie. I laughed several times duing this movie. I highly recommend it to families. The quality of this version of the DVD is excellent but does not include any extras. It is still a bargain for the price.
Movie Review: Dated, but still good
Summary: 4 Stars
I was actually watching this for a little nostalgia the other day with my roommate and I was surprised I still found it funny. Other than it being kinda dated - like everything from the 90's - it was actually a fairly well done kids movie that adults can watch too.
As for the martial arts, it's actually all fairly plausible and well executed (coming from 10 years of shorin-ryu) for kids their ages. Someone asked me the same question that's also posted here - why do people keep yelling when they're attacking? In my class, the way we were taught is that when you yell (hiya, kee-ai, ai-uh, etc), it's expelling force and "spirit", like an energy. A good yell is just as good as an proper stance as deterring someone from coming after you in most cases. The only thing I can really think of to complain about is that Ninjas were assassins, not "good guys".
Movie Review: 3 Ninjas!
Summary: 4 Stars
Talk about blast from the past! If you grew up in the 90's, "3 Ninjas" is sure to bring you back to those lazy Sundays where you just sat home and watched HBO while eating Ramen Noodles.
If you've never seen this movie before, this line from the back of the dvd case will be sure to hook you in:
"After an organized crime ring proves to be too much for the FBI--it's time for the 3 Ninjas!" Keep in mind, the 3 Ninjas are three pre-pubescent, suburban brothers. If that doesn't intrigue you, I don't know what will. And if you like this movie, check out the movie "Surf Ninjas". But don't take it from me! (cue "Reading Rainbow" transition music)
Movie Review: classic martial arts comedy for all ages
Summary: 4 Stars
During the 90s, the words 'ninja' and 'comedy' made a successful team when it came to films. 3 Ninjas was definately one of these films. It wasn't pointless martial arts with over-the-top humor like some of Jackie Chan's flicks (nothing personal against Jackie Chan). 3 Ninjas did, however, have a decent plot with good acting and humorous moments. If you haven't seen this, you should definetly rent or buy it. Even if you've seen it a long time ago, it is worth viewing again. Like my review title says, all ages should enjoy 3 Ninjas. As for the DVD, there are no features to speak of which is unfortunate.